4-Star Hotels in Surat Thani Province, Thailand

The hotel is clean and new and inexpensive. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Location is great - home pro is right next door, central shopping mall and Tesco lotus is just 5mins drive away. Diving to the city is about 15-30mins depending on traffic. Breakfast comes in set (different wraps and hot beverages to choose from). Stayed at the presidential suite with breakfast paid only 2800thb for 2 nights after deducting trip coins. Room is spacious and clean. Would stay here again!

The Hotel staff are very friendly especially Kuant the restaurant manager. The breakfast is very good and varies from day to day. The hotel location is ideal just far enough out of Lamai town to be relatively peaceful but close enough to walk to and from comfortably. Great view from the restaurant overlooking the small fishing boat cove. They’re going to be introducing vegan food to the menu and concentrating on the wellness centre with Yoga classes etc. We stayed 7 days and had a very enjoyable stay. Mint the reservation (GSA) was especially helpful. The first room we stayed in unfortunately, the air-conditioning fan broke and she happily moved us to another room, extremely good service with a smile. The maids cleaned the room and made the beds every day. The Hotel is a little rundown I.e. the decor needs some TLC some of the decking needs replacing which I’m sure will be done soon as it’s under new management.

This is my favorite hotel ever Holiday Inn Samui. Perfectly Breakfast, Fully furnished room, Big swimming pool, Kids playground, Kids Club and etc.I have to mention this; we met ‘Khun Nim’ at the great breakfast restaurant and she took our family to the Kid club… After 3 days our child almost sleep there. They’ve got 3 or 4 staffs am not sure to take care of your children and also break time to clean the room, toys and etc. For parents are perfect cause you can leave them there, some information paper to sign, just don’t worry they’ve lots of activities for your children; playing, listening, watching, painting, drawing and climbing. We need more time here.

We stayed here for 6 nights. in January 2023. Staff were friendly, respectful, accommodating & wanted to make our stay wonderful. Special thanks to a lady who ensured our room was really special and cleaned. The room was great and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was awesome and an old man was there, paying attention to all the guests. The hotel in ideally located right on a road opposite of Chaweng Noi beach that is very quiet and amazing place to suntan and relax. A seven eleven is near by the Hotel just 10 min walk. it is 100 Baht to take into the town center by tuk tuk. We rent a motorbike from the hotel which was brand new and we did not need to pay for a taxi anymore. The hotel restaurant offers a variety of foods & overlooks a nice pool with lovely setting. I would definitely come back here & would recommend it without hesitation. Thank you Chaweng Noi Pool Villa for an amazing holiday.

Away from the hustle of central Chaweng, so is a good spot to be based for quiet times and used as a base to explore the island. Beachfront pool villas are nice, large and great views of the ocean. Private pool is a bonus and well worth the upgrade. Hotel was busy when I stayed and everyone seemed to be happy and enjoying themselves. The pool isn’t the largest but plentiful for the amount of rooms. Don’t forget, there are the villas with private pools, so a fair number of guests will be in their own area. Access to the beach is not directly in front of the hotel, but that’s a good thing otherwise I would be hearing everyone in front of my villa each day. Access is the side of the resort just past the restaurant. Along this stretch of beach has a few other hotel bars and restaurants to eat and drink in and if you head to the furtherest headland point, and head inland, you will come across a handful of bars and restaurants. As many people have said, the hotel is next to a road - but like most hotels in Samui, it’s just the design of the island. You can avoid the main road for your walk to the local area by going along the stretch of beach. And when you are on the island, why wouldn’t you want to walk along the beach?! So don’t listen to those comments about nothing nearby. If you want the hustle of the nightlife, Chaweng central is 15 minutes away. Get on the shuttle or order a taxi for 300thb. It’s a 4 star hotel, trying to get back to some kind of normal after covid and over time, I am sure the owners will reinvest their money to make improvements where some other guests have commented about in other posts but I do think it is dependent on the room type you book and/or are assigned as most of them are fine. Give it a go, it is worth it. I’ve been to many hotels over the years - more than the average Joe - and it’s only recently where I’ve checked in and out of two hotels on the same day in all these years.

Very good, excellent. Breakfast is very good and delicious. There is a bar to sit in. The restaurant is decorated comfortably, clean. All staff are smiling and lovely. Every level of service is impressive. I recommend it if anyone wants a comfortable place to stay and a new, clean hotel with parking and a swimming pool. It is in the city, not far from Lamai Beach. Walk 5 minutes to the beach.

The accommodation looks good from the photos and the outside looks good. But when actually staying, let's go to the way. Family room The space in the room is wide, but the room layout is not good. The TV and the mattress are in different angles. If you want to watch TV, you have to come out and sit and watch. There are chairs to sit, not a sofa, you have to sit and watch. The TV takes at least 30 minutes to turn on. It takes no less than 30 minutes to turn on. Can't change the channel. Adjust the sound or anything at first, I thought that the remote control was all charcoal. When trying to turn off the plug and turn off the new TV The remote control can be used for 5 minutes. Can't return to use the same, the air conditioner is not cold, the air conditioner remote control cannot be adjusted. The mattress and blanket are dusty. Go sneeze to it, the water system in the bathroom has not been serious. The water flows a little bit. Whoever thinks to wash your hair, don't. The hot water is hot and cold. The temperature is unstable. The room can hear the sound from the outside, including the sound of cars running, walking, people talking, opening and closing the door. Fortunately, only slept for 1 night.

The service at the Tarna Align resort is impeccable. They keep you in touch via Whatsapp and are incredibly welcoming and helpful. Golf buggies take you anywhere you want to go into Sairee and then bigger vans for the pier. They provide good amenities eg toothpaste. We stayed in a Villa Sea View room which had absolutely stunning views and a great balcony. It was a short trip into Sairee for walks in the day or for night time activities. The only downside was the room. 1. It was incredibly dark with all the lights on at night with no option to have brighter lights on. 2. The bedside table is a small floating shelf next to the bed and sloped downwards so in the night things would fall off onto the floor. 3. The only way to control lighting and air con was by a panel on one side of the bed which meant if one person fell asleep the other person had to try and get out to get to the panel. 4. Beware of the glass door to the toilet- we both walked into it and bruised ourselves as it was so clean and see through. Could benefit from stickers on it to prevent this. 5. The fridge is right behind the bed and very noisy so we had to unplug it at night to sleep

My wife and I spent 11 days at the Chaweng Buri Resort in Koh Samui in March 2020. Friends discouraged us from traveling because of the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic in the world, but we still decided and did not regret it. The hotel was only a third full, which made it even quieter and more comfortable. The rustle of leaves, birdsong, squirrels running through the trees ... All this created the feeling that you are in a tropical forest. We lived in villa 609, about a hundred meters from the beach. The first three days it was windy and wavy, and then the sea calmed down and did not stop swimming. However, all this is described in previous reviews – no need to repeat. In short - we liked everything: villa, restaurant, pool, beach, territory and location. I note the staff - diligent and friendly. But we especially want to thank the general manager of the hotel named Uma. In the days when we all experienced stress due to the possible cancellation of return flights, Uma helped us very much spending a lot of her time solving our problems, for which we are very grateful. We also want to thank the girl at the reception named Mai for attention and help. We highly recommend Chaweng Buri Resort to all those who appreciate comfort and good service at an affordable price.

After managing to secure a booking for the 2 x Duplex Pool Villas myself and our friends were looking forward to rounding off the previous 3 weeks with a relaxing 10 Days after a long trip visiting Singapore, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Bangkok & Finally Koh Samui. The rooms booked vary between prices but generally are charged out between 4K - 8K per week so you would expect top notch facilities and service - to be fair we paid slightly less due to booking it months in advance but regardless if I had paid full price I would have been severely narked to say the least. Room Plenty of space and the infinity pool on the 2nd floor looked great in the photos on the website. The reality is shoddy workmanship is all over the rooms and the cleaning of the room is not great. (See Photos) The pool furniture is a joke - your paying top prices for basic plastic beds, ripped parasol - our friends didnt even have one. The small main pool had lovely Ratan Furniture with comfy pads and we get cheap plastic crap. *** Restaurant Staff were mainly friendly, cocktails literally had no alcohol in them and when we asked for more alcohol a couple of staff members moaned and pulled faces. Food was reasonable but Pizza base was just sloppy and not cooked so 2 pizzas we had were in the main inedible. We booked 4 meals one lunchtime, all 4 meals turned up at different times and by the time the last meal arrived 2 meals were already finished and this took over an hour. If you fancy a nice quiet drink at night forget it - last orders are 8.50am and staff are pushing you to leave the outside seating area 40 mins later regardless of wether you have finished your drinks or not. In summary its a shame that the most expensive rooms are not what is depicted on the website and why on earth the owners never checked the finishes of these is beyond me - I can only assume they were running out of money as the finishes are pitiful - other cheaper rooms locations are not great with no views whatsoever. Infinity Pool is excellent - If you are looking for a Luxury Break this is not the hotel for you !!!

The Hotel staff are very friendly especially Kuant the restaurant manager. The breakfast is very good and varies from day to day. The hotel location is ideal just far enough out of Lamai town to be relatively peaceful but close enough to walk to and from comfortably. Great view from the restaurant overlooking the small fishing boat cove. They’re going to be introducing vegan food to the menu and concentrating on the wellness centre with Yoga classes etc. We stayed 7 days and had a very enjoyable stay. Mint the reservation (GSA) was especially helpful. The first room we stayed in unfortunately, the air-conditioning fan broke and she happily moved us to another room, extremely good service with a smile. The maids cleaned the room and made the beds every day. The Hotel is a little rundown I.e. the decor needs some TLC some of the decking needs replacing which I’m sure will be done soon as it’s under new management.

This is my favorite hotel ever Holiday Inn Samui. Perfectly Breakfast, Fully furnished room, Big swimming pool, Kids playground, Kids Club and etc.I have to mention this; we met ‘Khun Nim’ at the great breakfast restaurant and she took our family to the Kid club… After 3 days our child almost sleep there. They’ve got 3 or 4 staffs am not sure to take care of your children and also break time to clean the room, toys and etc. For parents are perfect cause you can leave them there, some information paper to sign, just don’t worry they’ve lots of activities for your children; playing, listening, watching, painting, drawing and climbing. We need more time here.

We stayed here for 6 nights. in January 2023. Staff were friendly, respectful, accommodating & wanted to make our stay wonderful. Special thanks to a lady who ensured our room was really special and cleaned. The room was great and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was awesome and an old man was there, paying attention to all the guests. The hotel in ideally located right on a road opposite of Chaweng Noi beach that is very quiet and amazing place to suntan and relax. A seven eleven is near by the Hotel just 10 min walk. it is 100 Baht to take into the town center by tuk tuk. We rent a motorbike from the hotel which was brand new and we did not need to pay for a taxi anymore. The hotel restaurant offers a variety of foods & overlooks a nice pool with lovely setting. I would definitely come back here & would recommend it without hesitation. Thank you Chaweng Noi Pool Villa for an amazing holiday.

Away from the hustle of central Chaweng, so is a good spot to be based for quiet times and used as a base to explore the island. Beachfront pool villas are nice, large and great views of the ocean. Private pool is a bonus and well worth the upgrade. Hotel was busy when I stayed and everyone seemed to be happy and enjoying themselves. The pool isn’t the largest but plentiful for the amount of rooms. Don’t forget, there are the villas with private pools, so a fair number of guests will be in their own area. Access to the beach is not directly in front of the hotel, but that’s a good thing otherwise I would be hearing everyone in front of my villa each day. Access is the side of the resort just past the restaurant. Along this stretch of beach has a few other hotel bars and restaurants to eat and drink in and if you head to the furtherest headland point, and head inland, you will come across a handful of bars and restaurants. As many people have said, the hotel is next to a road - but like most hotels in Samui, it’s just the design of the island. You can avoid the main road for your walk to the local area by going along the stretch of beach. And when you are on the island, why wouldn’t you want to walk along the beach?! So don’t listen to those comments about nothing nearby. If you want the hustle of the nightlife, Chaweng central is 15 minutes away. Get on the shuttle or order a taxi for 300thb. It’s a 4 star hotel, trying to get back to some kind of normal after covid and over time, I am sure the owners will reinvest their money to make improvements where some other guests have commented about in other posts but I do think it is dependent on the room type you book and/or are assigned as most of them are fine. Give it a go, it is worth it. I’ve been to many hotels over the years - more than the average Joe - and it’s only recently where I’ve checked in and out of two hotels on the same day in all these years.

Very good, excellent. Breakfast is very good and delicious. There is a bar to sit in. The restaurant is decorated comfortably, clean. All staff are smiling and lovely. Every level of service is impressive. I recommend it if anyone wants a comfortable place to stay and a new, clean hotel with parking and a swimming pool. It is in the city, not far from Lamai Beach. Walk 5 minutes to the beach.

My wife and I spent 11 days at the Chaweng Buri Resort in Koh Samui in March 2020. Friends discouraged us from traveling because of the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic in the world, but we still decided and did not regret it. The hotel was only a third full, which made it even quieter and more comfortable. The rustle of leaves, birdsong, squirrels running through the trees ... All this created the feeling that you are in a tropical forest. We lived in villa 609, about a hundred meters from the beach. The first three days it was windy and wavy, and then the sea calmed down and did not stop swimming. However, all this is described in previous reviews – no need to repeat. In short - we liked everything: villa, restaurant, pool, beach, territory and location. I note the staff - diligent and friendly. But we especially want to thank the general manager of the hotel named Uma. In the days when we all experienced stress due to the possible cancellation of return flights, Uma helped us very much spending a lot of her time solving our problems, for which we are very grateful. We also want to thank the girl at the reception named Mai for attention and help. We highly recommend Chaweng Buri Resort to all those who appreciate comfort and good service at an affordable price.

After managing to secure a booking for the 2 x Duplex Pool Villas myself and our friends were looking forward to rounding off the previous 3 weeks with a relaxing 10 Days after a long trip visiting Singapore, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Bangkok & Finally Koh Samui. The rooms booked vary between prices but generally are charged out between 4K - 8K per week so you would expect top notch facilities and service - to be fair we paid slightly less due to booking it months in advance but regardless if I had paid full price I would have been severely narked to say the least. Room Plenty of space and the infinity pool on the 2nd floor looked great in the photos on the website. The reality is shoddy workmanship is all over the rooms and the cleaning of the room is not great. (See Photos) The pool furniture is a joke - your paying top prices for basic plastic beds, ripped parasol - our friends didnt even have one. The small main pool had lovely Ratan Furniture with comfy pads and we get cheap plastic crap. *** Restaurant Staff were mainly friendly, cocktails literally had no alcohol in them and when we asked for more alcohol a couple of staff members moaned and pulled faces. Food was reasonable but Pizza base was just sloppy and not cooked so 2 pizzas we had were in the main inedible. We booked 4 meals one lunchtime, all 4 meals turned up at different times and by the time the last meal arrived 2 meals were already finished and this took over an hour. If you fancy a nice quiet drink at night forget it - last orders are 8.50am and staff are pushing you to leave the outside seating area 40 mins later regardless of wether you have finished your drinks or not. In summary its a shame that the most expensive rooms are not what is depicted on the website and why on earth the owners never checked the finishes of these is beyond me - I can only assume they were running out of money as the finishes are pitiful - other cheaper rooms locations are not great with no views whatsoever. Infinity Pool is excellent - If you are looking for a Luxury Break this is not the hotel for you !!!

The check in was smooth. Plenty of stairs so we ended up helping the porter which was fine but was pretty ugh carrying it up, checking out. The 2 bedroom apartment we stayed in (106) was nice for a short stay. Loved level 2's facilities they have 2 fridges. One for each floor. That was a pleasant surprise. I didn't see any tissues provided nor toothbrushes. No hot water in level 1 bathroom. We got caught in a downpour one night, and hairdried ourselves warm after showering again in cold water. Housekeeping was prompt n thorough everyday. My only one gripe was they switched off the pathway lights after a certain time and personally for someone drunk to come back, stumbling down the stairs is just an accident waiting to happen. I had kids so I was worried about them tripping after coming back from dinner n walking in Chaweng. I just don't think it's safe for the older travellers too. The breakfast was basic. Order off a breakfast menu. But overall, for a food nights rest, good bed, ac and wifi.

about 10mins drive from airport to hotel. hotel location is good, near to central plaza & chaweng night market approx 10-12mins walk. it's a one way street so not too many cars around. the beach is also less than a minute walk from hotel. stayed at level 3 garden view. night time we could still hear music but it was fine, music was not too loud that we couldnt sleep. door closing from neighbours did affect our sleep though. perhaps soft closing of doors could be implemented. housekeeping staff was friendly too, only that we didnt ask for housekeeping everyday because after our 1st housekeeping, our entire room smell bad it could be due to the mop and cleaning materials used which cause the smell.. breakfast spread was excellent, variety of international cuisine. live egg and noodles station, foods were getting refilled promptly. if you are staying in the hotel around 2-4pm, there's happy hour 1-1. we ordered chicken sandwich as well, it was superb. swimming pool is clean too, many beach bench available, beach towel is available as well.

We stayed for 4 nights in a beach front pool villa. Celes resort has two parts to it, an old and a new part. They both have their own driveway entrance. We stayed in the new part and it was blissful. It has a spacious airy feel, with high rooflines, peaceful well maintained gardens. Speakers in the gardens playing faint beach style music has you walk the main pathways. The hotel pool in the new part overlooks bophut beach and also has a bar and lots of deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. The breakfast has an excellent selection. The best I experienced this holiday. The old and new Celes share the same breakfast area. You can sit at the beach, or inside. Lots of staff available if you need any assistance. Our villa was superb. The king size bed was way bigger than a king size. The biggest bed I have ever experienced in a hotel. The room is very spacious, with a large day bed at the from window which overlooks the villa pool and bophut beach. The bathroom is large, with a bath in front on a full length window which overlooks the beach. You can draw the blinds if you wish for full privacy. The villa also has a number of items in the mini bar, including beer, that are free of charge and replaced each day by housekeeping. The villa pool is massive and perfect temp, there are sections in shade if you want that, or full sun. A very large couch/daybed with lots of cushions and a counter levered roof for some shade. Two seperate deck chairs and an umbrella over it. There are stairs and a lockable gate so that you can access the beach directly from your villa. The beach in front of the villa is lovely, so peaceful and glassy in the mornings. We had one day of rain and wind, but apart from that it was magnificent. You can walk about 10 mins along the beach to fishermans village where lots of top quality restaurants, cafes, shopping, massages can be found. The hotel also has a free shuttle twice a day that can take you to fishermans village or Chaweng if you wish. We dined in the hotel restaurant for lunch one day and the food was excellent. We hired a scooter and parked it at the resort with no issues. I highly recommend this resort, if you’re looking for some peace and quiet, then this place is for you

The hotel is clean and new and inexpensive. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Location is great - home pro is right next door, central shopping mall and Tesco lotus is just 5mins drive away. Diving to the city is about 15-30mins depending on traffic. Breakfast comes in set (different wraps and hot beverages to choose from). Stayed at the presidential suite with breakfast paid only 2800thb for 2 nights after deducting trip coins. Room is spacious and clean. Would stay here again!

The accommodation looks good from the photos and the outside looks good. But when actually staying, let's go to the way. Family room The space in the room is wide, but the room layout is not good. The TV and the mattress are in different angles. If you want to watch TV, you have to come out and sit and watch. There are chairs to sit, not a sofa, you have to sit and watch. The TV takes at least 30 minutes to turn on. It takes no less than 30 minutes to turn on. Can't change the channel. Adjust the sound or anything at first, I thought that the remote control was all charcoal. When trying to turn off the plug and turn off the new TV The remote control can be used for 5 minutes. Can't return to use the same, the air conditioner is not cold, the air conditioner remote control cannot be adjusted. The mattress and blanket are dusty. Go sneeze to it, the water system in the bathroom has not been serious. The water flows a little bit. Whoever thinks to wash your hair, don't. The hot water is hot and cold. The temperature is unstable. The room can hear the sound from the outside, including the sound of cars running, walking, people talking, opening and closing the door. Fortunately, only slept for 1 night.

We were planning to spend 3 nights here but we cancelled after 1 night. The place is in the middle of nowhere ... it could be a little paradise if it was maintained properly ! Everything is left like this... dirty, old , not fixed... the restaurant is average and closes early (9.00 pm)... The swimming pool is a joke and the pictures on the page do not reflect at all the reality !!!! It is dirty, blurry, the 3 loungers are broken and seem to have had a better life 15 years ago ! Finally the breakfast is a shame ! We had to choose between eggs eggs and eggs on the night before, including the time slot ! It was not good at all, and sherry on the cake... the staff who brought our food was dressed in dirty and destroyed clothes as coming from building works activity !!!! I have to highlight that the management accepted our cancellation and did not charge us for the 2 nights we cancelled.

The service at the Tarna Align resort is impeccable. They keep you in touch via Whatsapp and are incredibly welcoming and helpful. Golf buggies take you anywhere you want to go into Sairee and then bigger vans for the pier. They provide good amenities eg toothpaste. We stayed in a Villa Sea View room which had absolutely stunning views and a great balcony. It was a short trip into Sairee for walks in the day or for night time activities. The only downside was the room. 1. It was incredibly dark with all the lights on at night with no option to have brighter lights on. 2. The bedside table is a small floating shelf next to the bed and sloped downwards so in the night things would fall off onto the floor. 3. The only way to control lighting and air con was by a panel on one side of the bed which meant if one person fell asleep the other person had to try and get out to get to the panel. 4. Beware of the glass door to the toilet- we both walked into it and bruised ourselves as it was so clean and see through. Could benefit from stickers on it to prevent this. 5. The fridge is right behind the bed and very noisy so we had to unplug it at night to sleep

Good hotel Good location Good service But in the room not sound proof and some room party until 2am it was too loud for someone who want quiet rest

Hired a truck/taxi from the pier to take us to the hotel but he drove like a complete psycho and then dropped us off at the resort before. Not a huge deal but we didn't notice until he'd gone and had to walk around, dragging our huge luggage around trying to find the correct resort. Would recommend organizing the hotel shuttle if possible. Front desk staff were always friendly to us, as well as the golf cart driver who drove us and our luggage to our unit and showed us around the room and how to use everything. Room was nice, clean and quiet except when the maintenance crew sat on our front deck area chatting at 7:45am one morning :) Pool was big, cool and clean. Only recommendation is more attention being paid to random people from nearby resorts and hostels taking up the lounge chairs around it when they aren't even staying there. Restaurant staff were attentive and friendly and the food was good. The way some of the guests treated the staff was shocking. They couldn't have been more demanding and rude which the poor staff didn't deserve. Best viewpoint restaurant/bar we only found the day before we left unfortunately but it had the most AMAZING views. Was the 420 Bar/360 Viewpoint that is accessed at the end of the road, near the main road. It's a bit far out of any busy area so you're limited to the on-site restaurant or the few that are a short walk away. We liked the Big O the best out of all of them. There is also a family run mart that seemed to have the best prices for things and we used the most. It was the one with the counter top made up of tons of different currencies. He was missing CAD so we gave him a $5 bill and a $1 Loonie. Hopefully he got them added to his collection.

THE BEST HOSTEL I STAYED AT IN THAILAND. Apologies for shouting, but I had an incredible experience of staying in the Dearly hostel. Hostel/Dorms: I stayed for a week in a female dorm which I would recommend - sheets changed every 3 days, new towels available daily if needed, clean and nice smelling space, and comfortable beds that were not bunk beds. Modern and fresh decor with partitions between beds for more privacy. Such a simple and smart solution! Lovely and friendly cleaning ladies as well:)) The hostel itself surrounded by palm trees; I would definitely recommend to check out their common space on the 3rd floor (pictures attached). Shared Bathroom: clean, modern and nicely smelling bathrooms with shampoo and soap provided in the showers. Diving: I did the PADI open water course organised via dear hostel. As I was staying for a week the hostel offers a good deal for the accommodation combined with diving. The big advantage is a deep swimming pool at the hostel where you can practise diving skills before going into the open water. The swimming pool itself was great - they use salt instead of chlorine, which is both appreciated for the skin and hair. I would definitely recommend the diving instructor we had - Fam - who made us feel comfortable and ready to move from the swimming pool to open water diving. When speaking with other people staying in the hostel they also had a very positive experience with their diving instructors. Social: the hostel organised daily activities which were written on the blackboard in the lobby. I have not participated in many as I have been diving/studying for diving at the time, but it sounded like a good opportunity to meet other ppl. Personally, I made the most connections in my dorm bed and during breakfasts:) really great people and smiley faces with people wanting to be approachable. For partying we were going to the Sairee beach part of the island. This is not a party hard hostel, but it had a very good atmosphere of pre-drinks before going out and having a beer with some friends. Staff: very helpful, attentive and accommodating staff. Good email communication as well:) Breakfast: served 7-10 am; very useful to have it in the hostel when doing morning dives; everyday breakfast included toast, pancakes, fruit in coconut milk, and a rice/rice noodle dish. This was the first hostel breakfast I could eat in Thailand as I have food allergies and the rice/rice noodle dish was always very tasty. I recommended this hostel to three of my travel friends & all really enjoyed their stay here. For me, there is no other hostel alternative on Koh Tao ;) definitely will be back for another diving session! Thank you!

This resort is simply wonderful! It’s not too big so it feels cosy and comfortable. Every room faces the pool or beach. The beach, restaurant, pool, massage, everything is very close by. The only thing I would say that was not ideal is that the shower is only a rain shower, which is hard for little kids and babies. In the room they have thoughtful little details such as flip flops, beach bag you can use during your stay, also gave mosquito repellent. But the best part is the outstanding service, every staff was so friendly and accommodating and efficient. At night it’s relaxing and convenient to take a table right on the beach and often they have entertainment like fire show or saxophone. Very grateful for the 3 days we enjoyed here. Definitely recommend to visit.

The location is close to the pier and there is a convenience store at the door. The room is good, big and clean, the bed is very comfortable, the sea view is good but the sea is not suitable for swimming, and the service is good.

We were here for 4 nights as a couple. Basically we liked our stay very much, but we can not recommend the small bungalows. We stayed in the cheapest bungalow and it was so small that you could not even place the open suitcase. In addition, windows and doors were not tight, so we had many mosquitoes in the room. Unfortunately, the air conditioner was also right above our heads, so we both caught colds. When using the shower, the whole bathroom floods because the drain is at the other end of the room. Also, there are no electrical outlets in the bathroom. But otherwise the room was clean and the bed was large and comfortable. We especially liked the hotel grounds. It is really in the middle of the beach, there is soft sand everywhere and the restaurant is also right at the water. There is also a pool table and a ping pong table, both of which we used very often. Special praise must be given to the helpful, friendly hotel staff, who were always eager to make one's stay as comfortable as possible. When we arrived the first evening, our window would not close. There were some communication difficulties with the ladies at the reception because they really didn't understand a word of English. In the following days, however, all the ladies at the reception could speak perfect English, which made communication much easier. Nevertheless, the ladies gave us a new room for one night, which was a great relief. Right next to the hotel is a scooter rental. We rented a scooter here, which was really uncomplicated and cheap. In the area there is very cheap and delicious street food, for example at ”Mama Thai Food” or ”Life Style” with super nice owners. The breakfast in the hotel is delicious and there is a choice of several dishes. However, it is ”a la carte” and you can only order one dish. The portion is a bit small for a grown man, so you would actually have to order 2-3 dishes to get full. Even the most expensive breakfast ”Milky Bay Breakfast” includes only 2 slices of toast, 2 fried eggs, a few mushrooms, 2 slices of tomato and a single piece of bacon (?!). Fortunately, free fruit (pineapple or watermelon) is always offered as well, which helps you get a little fuller. Conclusion: if I had to rate our room exclusively, I would only give the resort 2 out of 5 stars. I've slept in beachfront bungalows in Thailand that cost between 10€-20€ per night and were more comfortable and modern than our bungalow (50€ per night). However, due to the fantastic service, the great facility and the nice staff I give 4 out of 5 stars and the following advice: Don't book the smallest, cheapest bungalow! We saw the better rooms from the outside and they looked really big and modern. If we had stayed in such a room, I would have definitely given 5 out of 5 stars!

First of all a few things 1) the beach is beautiful & lots of room on this bay to walk about / swim. Also the beach is super clean 2) on arrival I didn’t feel the hotel or hotel staff were that friendly. We were waiting to be checked in and instead of explaining the hotel procedures to me & my partner we had to wait till there was more people there and then it was explained in a group so didn’t feel as personal 3) the hotel restaurant was very overpriced & we had to wait ages for staff to acknowledge we were waiting. We did eventually walk over and ask for a menu, all the staff were standing about chatting which is fine but there was a lot of other customers waiting as well including ourselves 4) the rooms are very outdated and I have been to other hotels in Thailand in the same price range and the others were alot more Up to date. You can also hear the neighbours, we were kept up late due to the noise in other rooms ( due to thin walls) and a connecting room that the staff did not undisclosed. There was also no hooks to hang your towels after a shower. We booked a sea view however could hardly see the beach 5) there is a shuttle bus which is free and was really good. As the hotel is far away from other restaurants / bars Overall I would not stay more than one night and was glad I was only staying for one night. I would not recommend this hotel for someone going to koh tao

The road is quite steep. The hotel provides a fairly frequent pier shuttle service. I recommend that you contact the page to ask about the price first and then compare it with agoda or trip.com because we booked through trip.com for 5,500 baht, a sea wing super room. And asked to extend another night in the same room, contacted the page and got it for 4,000 baht. The staff informed that they would like to upgrade to a larger room with an ocean view, but the view was not panoramic because it was partially blocked by trees. - There will be two bottles of water per day in the room. The bed and pillows are soft and very comfortable to sleep on. There are covers, towels, and hair towels. Shampoo, soap, shower gel, conditioner and cream, but no comb. There is a safe. Refrigerator with two bottles of water that can be drunk for free. Other than that, it's a waste of money. I recommend going to 7-11 and stocking up before coming here. No sandals, just a woven bag to carry around in a stylish way. - The room we got didn't have a sofa, only a small chair with no backrest. - I saw many people review that the staff were friendly and well taken care of. But for us, it's very indifferent. I wasn't impressed by anything. If you come for the second time, think about changing to another place. - The rooms will be in the style of loft stone mixed with wood. The door is polished wood and has a padlock. - Wide balcony with seating to admire the view It is recommended to stay in a room with a balcony because even if wet clothes need to be found somewhere to dry. -The way up to the room is very steep and high. Forget your things, you'll get to work. -At the reception, many times the people I called were foreign employees who couldn't speak Thai. Maybe it's because Thai people take little breaks or not. I'm not sure. - We accept credit cards here but I'm not sure what the minimum is. You can transfer money. - The advantage of this place is the hotel's location between two beaches where diving times are very different. - The beach below the reception is on the side of Sai Daeng Beach. Lots of dry rocks and coral. And it's the side where many sharks are found as well. Sharks were swimming around the beach very close. - The other side of the hotel connects to Ao Luek. On this side, the coral is beautiful, the fish are beautiful, the water is clear, but the water is deep. The waves hit the rocks hard. There is no beach. Near the entrance there is a large rock with shellfish embedded in it, very sharp and slippery. We had blood all over our arms and legs. But on this side, there are fewer people snorkeling than on the other side. It is recommended to wear a life jacket so that when swimming back you won't get tired. - Comes with choke and support board Including free life jacket But snorkeling is 100 baht per day. - Lots of beautiful photo angles, both from the room or various places in the hotel. And the highlight corner is the cliff that extends out. If you don't stay here, you won't get this view. - There is a large pool with a sea view and a poolbar. Foreign teenagers are excited. - Breakfast for us is just enough to eat, not a lot of variety, the taste is pleasing to foreigners. There is a fresh coffee dispenser. - In the dinner section Eat at the same place as breakfast. The prices are not too expensive, probably similar to the restaurants in hotels around that area. But the taste is definitely the same cook as in the morning. Plus the food wasn't fresh at all, which made me disappointed. - Overall, the view, atmosphere, rooms, and location are very good. Let's dive until our bodies are wet and our clothes are not dry. Anyone who wants to have fun with sharks will definitely find it. But unfortunately we didn't see a turtle. Don't expect a lot of breakfast and other meals. Riding a motorcycle must be a certain degree of stiffness.

We had a very pleasant stay at the Summer Luxury resort. The rooms are really spacious and the resort is pretty with a nice pool and a sea view from the restaurant. We went in December and I believe there is a high tide at this time so there was no beach, but this didn’t really bother us as we didn’t have great weather anyway during our stay. The downside of this hotel is the location, there is a dirt track to get to the hotel which I personally wouldn’t feel too comfortable walking down at night. We hired a car as we found that there wasn’t many restaurants / things to do within walking distance. Having said that, the restaurant at the hotel is really nice, we enjoyed the food and the staff are very friendly. The breakfast was also really good too. The reception staff were also friendly, I didn’t get his name but one man in particular made our stay with his welcoming and warm attitude, and willingness to help us with any queries/trips we wanted to book etc! Another member of staff at the poolside bar was very friendly and attentive too. Unfortunately the cooking class wasn’t open due to maintenance during our stay which was a shame as we had rain most days and found ourselves looking for things to do. The spa was also closed for maintenance on one of the days. Overall, the hotel is nice, and I would definitely recommend if you’re not too bothered about hiring a car/scooter to get around.